Energie rinnovabili e presunzione di interesse pubblico prevalente: prime riflessioni a margine del regolamento (UE) 2577/2022

The current historical moment, particularly the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the pressing energy crisis, have accentuated the urgency of accelerating the deployment of renewable energy in the European Union in order to phase out dependence on Rus sian fossil fuels. In this context, on 22 December 2022, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2577/2022, which established a temporary framework for the deployment of renewable energy sources, providing for a simplification and acceleration of permitting procedures for renewable energy installations. This article intends to focus on the analysis of the mentioned regulation by placing it in comparison with previous regulations in the sector, delving into the evolution in the field. In particular, it will focus on the provisions included in it in order to verify whether these at a first examination appear capable of leading to an effective accelera tion in the penetration of renewable energies or whether, on the contrary, obstacles still remain for their immediate expansion.